Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s residential neighborhoods are rich and varied. We hope that the following descriptions help visiting students and their families to discover our city, firsthand. This guide is designed for prospective students who are considering apartment-style housing and beginning to assess which neighborhoods will suit them best.

For more information about housing at PAFA, including housing guides and apartment listings, please visit PAFA’s Housing Homepage.

 

Art Museum Area/Fairmount

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Chinatown

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Fitler Square

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Graduate Hospital

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Northern Liberties

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Old City

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The Parkway

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Queen Village/Bella Vista

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Rittenhouse Square

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Society Hill

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South Philadelphia

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University City/West Philadelphia

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Washington Square West

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